Orquidée is worked seamlessly from the top-down. Pattern is bought separately here…
Choose from a range of LITLG colorways in semi-solids brights or neutrals on our Singles Merino base and from 4 different variegated colors: Agate Stone, Jellyfish, Stone and Cockleshell.
To knit is a similar color to the one shown in the photo check out our pink Lush or a more purple Parasol.
We also recommend knitting this tee holding our Bamboo Merino Lace held double, click here to order on alternative bases.
For the Bamboo Merino Lace held double you will need the same amount of skeins: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) to match the sizes below.
Pick your size below and then from the drop-down list.
Each of these variegated knit up beautifully for a subtle soft variegated effect which would work so well with this top.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Shown in size 3 on a 36” (90 cm) bust.
Recommended ease: 0-2” (0-5 cm) of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)“ 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm.
Sleeve circumference: 11½ (12, 13¼, 14½, 15¼, 17¼, 18¾, 19¾, 20½, 21¾)” 28.5 (30, 33, 36.5, 38, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 51.5, 54.5) cm.
Yoke Depth: 6¾ (7, 7½, 8, 8½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10½, 10¾)“ 16.5 (17.5, 18.5, 20, 21.5, 22, 23.5, 24.5, 26, 27) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Merino Singles (100% Merino; 400yd 366m; 100g); or 600 (700, 800, 920, 1040, 1200, 1320, 1440, 1600, 1720) yards 550 (640, 732, 840, 950, 1100, 1208, 1318, 1464, 1575) m of fingering weight yarn.
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needles, at least 32” (80 cm) long.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
Pattern Recommended: 25 sts and 42 rows to 4” (10cm) in Stockinette St on US 3 – 3.25 mm needles, after blocking.
LITLG Bamboo Lace held double on US 6 – 4mm needle gives you roughly 23 stitches to 4″ (10cm)
To hit the pattern’s target gauge of 25 stitches, you need to test on a needle size to US 4 – 3.5 mm, or whatever size gets the gauge.
